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Shovel Knight: Treasure TroveVSThe Rocky Horror Show Video Game

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Quality
92Popularity
34Value
62
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 2 days
−33% $26.97
Buy Now
VS
The Rocky Horror Show Video Game

The Rocky Horror Show Video Game

ActionIndieAdventure
Quality
66Popularity
33Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$9.99
Buy Now

Winner

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics.

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

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10
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
10 of 12 metrics
The Rocky Horror Show Video Game
2 of 12 metrics
2

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$26.97 Wins
N/A -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$14.91 Wins
N/A -
Best Current Discount
-33% Wins
No discount -
Sales Frequency
115 price changes Wins
0 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
85/100 Wins
N/A -
Steam Review Score
95.4% positive Wins
86.1% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
14.2K Wins
115 -
Positive Steam Reviews
13.5K Wins
99 -
Negative Steam Reviews
658 -
16 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
53 Wins
0 -
Features
Features & Content
Release Date
Jun 2014 -
Oct 2024 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
MaybeShovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Wait for SaleThe Rocky Horror Show Video Game

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
The Rocky Horror Show Video Game

Player Count Trends

· Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

· Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −33% $26.97Buy Now
GAMIVO
GAMIVO$26.99View
Steam
Steam +48% $39.99View
The Rocky Horror Show Video Game

The Rocky Horror Show Video Game

1 Store
Steam
Steam$9.99Buy Now

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

Quality

Excellent community reception — players and critics agree on the quality.

95% positive (14,174 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
Metacritic 85/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
14,174 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Acceptable value right now — fair price for the content.

$26.97 — mid-range price
33% off — modest discount

Popularity

Smaller but still existing player base — longer wait times for multiplayer.

-14% minor player decrease
44 concurrent players — niche audience
14,174 total reviews — proven game with large community

The Rocky Horror Show Video Game

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

86% positive (115 reviews) — very positive reception
115 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Price too high for what's offered — better options available.

$9.99 — very accessible price
Game DetailsShovel Knight: Treasure TroveThe Rocky Horror Show Video Game
Release Date
June 26, 2014
October 20, 2024
Developers
Yacht Club Games
FreakZone Games
Publishers
Yacht Club Games
FreakZone Games, Bit Bot Media
Platforms
Linux, MacOs, Windows
Windows
Which is better: Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove or The Rocky Horror Show Video Game?

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove won the comparison against The Rocky Horror Show Video Game based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove worth buying over The Rocky Horror Show Video Game?

Based on the metrics, Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Aug 8, 2026, 11:55 PM UTC

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